John Chase
@johnchase.bsky.social
Deputy Metro Editor/Politics @chicagotribune. Alum BGA. An editor on 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for local journalism. Co-author of "Golden, How Rod Blagojevich Talked Himself Out Of The Governor's Office And Into Prison." Haven't left Twitter...yet.
Operation Midway Blitz winding down in Chicago, sources say www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/10/f...
Federal Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and agents said to be leaving Chicago, sources say
Cmdr. Gregory Bovino was expected to depart Chicago within days, while most Border Patrol agents under this command would soon be redeployed elsewhere, three sources told the Tribune Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Attys alleging Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino violated a court’s restraining order when he personally threw tear gas canisters during an immigration enforcement action in Chicago’s Little Village this morning
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October 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Attys alleging Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino violated a court’s restraining order when he personally threw tear gas canisters during an immigration enforcement action in Chicago’s Little Village this morning
They included this still image:
Story here:
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They included this still image:
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More than 37k residential properties on South and West sides -- in neighborhoods that can least afford it -- are set to see their property tax bills skyrocket due to increased assessments. @adquig.bsky.social and @alexnitkin.bsky.social with Tribune and @illinoisanswers.bsky.social t.co/HPvffZVsJ1
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September 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
More than 37k residential properties on South and West sides -- in neighborhoods that can least afford it -- are set to see their property tax bills skyrocket due to increased assessments. @adquig.bsky.social and @alexnitkin.bsky.social with Tribune and @illinoisanswers.bsky.social t.co/HPvffZVsJ1
Among those handcuffed in a video promoted by DHS Sec’y Kristi Noem on X is Joe Botello, an AMERICAN citizen. @chicagotribune.com photog @staceywescott.bsky.social was there and we spoke to him. He was later released and “blessed that I’m still alive." Story: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/16/e...
US citizen says he was briefly detained in latest Chicago-area ICE blitz
An Elgin man who was born in Texas said he was handcuffed and placed in a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicle, as part of the latest Chicago-area ICE blitz.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Among those handcuffed in a video promoted by DHS Sec’y Kristi Noem on X is Joe Botello, an AMERICAN citizen. @chicagotribune.com photog @staceywescott.bsky.social was there and we spoke to him. He was later released and “blessed that I’m still alive." Story: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/16/e...
From Washington, @danvock.bsky.social with a look at what might be in store for Chicago as soon as this week. “There’s this never-ending feeling of surveillance, fear and anxiety and then wondering, ‘What am I supposed to do about it?” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/31/t...
President Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C., offers insights on what could be in store for Chicago
As the prospect of President Trump sending a surge of federal forces to Chicago rises daily, the Washington occupation provides insights into what a Chicago incursion could entail.
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August 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
From Washington, @danvock.bsky.social with a look at what might be in store for Chicago as soon as this week. “There’s this never-ending feeling of surveillance, fear and anxiety and then wondering, ‘What am I supposed to do about it?” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/31/t...
A CTA-focused North Side TIF dist has generated $400 million. And it’s still pretty new. Will Chicago use it for the next 20-plus years to pay off bills or shut it down once it pays off its CTA work? @adquig.bsky.social w/ a story you won’t read anywhere else: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/c...
As CTA tax district rakes in huge amount of taxpayer money, decision looms over what to do with it
A North Side tax district is on track to pay off a major facelift of four CTA stations and the century-old infrastructure connecting them way ahead of schedule.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A CTA-focused North Side TIF dist has generated $400 million. And it’s still pretty new. Will Chicago use it for the next 20-plus years to pay off bills or shut it down once it pays off its CTA work? @adquig.bsky.social w/ a story you won’t read anywhere else: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/c...
Two weeks after arriving in ILL over the Texas remap fight, @jamestalarico.bsky.social spoke at Trinity church on the South Side (Barack Obama's old church). A rising Democratic political star, @olivia0.bsky.social spoke to him about the saga and its impact: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/17/t...
Texas Rep. James Talarico delivers South Side sermon as gerrymandering battle heightens profiles
Texas state Rep. James Talarico received almost a familiar welcome as he delivered a rare politician-led sermon to the historic Trinity United Church of Christ on the South Side.
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August 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Two weeks after arriving in ILL over the Texas remap fight, @jamestalarico.bsky.social spoke at Trinity church on the South Side (Barack Obama's old church). A rising Democratic political star, @olivia0.bsky.social spoke to him about the saga and its impact: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/17/t...
This is a key week for public broadcasting as the Senate prepares to vote on Trump's proposed cuts. The impact will be felt everywhere, but especially in downstate communities where public broadcasting is the primary source of news. By @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/i...
Illinois public broadcasters in Chicago, and especially downstate, fear impact as Senate vote to cut funding looms
While Chicago-area public media outlets WBEZ and WTTW will get hurt if the Senate OK’s cuts, smaller stations in rural areas would get hit harder.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is a key week for public broadcasting as the Senate prepares to vote on Trump's proposed cuts. The impact will be felt everywhere, but especially in downstate communities where public broadcasting is the primary source of news. By @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/i...
Pregnant and in Chicago w/o legal immigration status, Daniela Sigala isn’t sure her son will be a US citizen. Today’s Sunday read explores SCOTUS decision impact & Trump efforts on birthright citizenship by @nellsalzman.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/06/s...
Supreme Court ruling casts doubt on birthright citizenship for immigrant families in Chicago
High court’s decision fuels uncertainty about whether babies born to immigrants lacking legal immigration status will be considered American citizens, despite 14th Amendment.
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July 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Pregnant and in Chicago w/o legal immigration status, Daniela Sigala isn’t sure her son will be a US citizen. Today’s Sunday read explores SCOTUS decision impact & Trump efforts on birthright citizenship by @nellsalzman.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/06/s...
So @adquig.bsky.social and David Jackson at @injusticewatch.org have been writing about the troubled Tyler Technologies Cook County contract for months & now the political finger-pointing. 10s of millions over budget and delays. Latest in @chicagotribune.com: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/03/c...
Cook County’s troubled tech overhaul boils over, as political leaders start pointing fingers
The latest delays to the Cook County property tax system upgrade by controversial contractor Tyler Technologies is leading to fighting among county leaders.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
So @adquig.bsky.social and David Jackson at @injusticewatch.org have been writing about the troubled Tyler Technologies Cook County contract for months & now the political finger-pointing. 10s of millions over budget and delays. Latest in @chicagotribune.com: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/03/c...
So @govpritzker.illinois.gov picks former lawmaker and deputy gov Christian Mitchell as his lt gov running mate as Pritzker runs for third term as current Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is running for US Senate. Developing story from @jeremygorner.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/01/g...
Gov. JB Pritzker selects former deputy governor Christian Mitchell as running mate
A former lawmaker and deputy governor, Christian Mitchell now oversees civic engagement at the University of Chicago. Current Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is running for US Senate.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
So @govpritzker.illinois.gov picks former lawmaker and deputy gov Christian Mitchell as his lt gov running mate as Pritzker runs for third term as current Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is running for US Senate. Developing story from @jeremygorner.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/01/g...
Mayor Johnson’s inner circle worked with outside lobbyists not registered to lobby on behalf of the city in the General Assembly, a practice defended because their contracts were “pending.” @aliceyin.bsky.social, @jeremygorner.bsky.social, @adquig.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/m...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘pending’ Springfield lobbyist team draws ethics questions
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new lead Springfield IGA director John Arena argued those lobbyists did not need to register because their contracts with the city were still “pending.”
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June 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mayor Johnson’s inner circle worked with outside lobbyists not registered to lobby on behalf of the city in the General Assembly, a practice defended because their contracts were “pending.” @aliceyin.bsky.social, @jeremygorner.bsky.social, @adquig.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/m...
So @govpritzker.illinois.gov is hiring. Some on the short list to be lt gov: Deputy Gov Andy Manar, ex-Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, and state Rep. Lisa Hernandez. Story by @olivia0.bsky.social, @rick-pearson.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/g...
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection. Who will he pick as his No. 2?
The job of Illinois lieutenant governor will become vacant with the current occupant, Juliana Stratton, running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
So @govpritzker.illinois.gov is hiring. Some on the short list to be lt gov: Deputy Gov Andy Manar, ex-Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, and state Rep. Lisa Hernandez. Story by @olivia0.bsky.social, @rick-pearson.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/30/g...
On Thursday, @govpritzker.illinois.gov will announce he's running for a third term as Illinois governor. Story by @rick-pearson.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/24/p...
Gov. JB Pritzker running for a third term in 2026, but remains mum about presidential bid
JB Pritzker’s decision to run for governor again settles a significant issue for next year’s election season, where candidates will be vying for an open US Senate seat as well as several in C…
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June 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On Thursday, @govpritzker.illinois.gov will announce he's running for a third term as Illinois governor. Story by @rick-pearson.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/24/p...
When a tech firm -- whose 3 govt contracts have ballooned to $265M -- needed help they hired lobbyist Jay Doherty. He was later convicted in the ComEd 4 case. Folo of joint @chicagotribune.com/@injusticewatch.org by David Jackson & @adquig.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/c...
Troubled Cook County tech firm used insider lobbyist who was later convicted in ComEd corruption scheme
Tyler Technologies’ major Cook County contracts – peppered with delays and cost overruns – were shepherded by lobbyist Jay Doherty, who is set to be sentenced in unrelated utility scandal.…
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June 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
When a tech firm -- whose 3 govt contracts have ballooned to $265M -- needed help they hired lobbyist Jay Doherty. He was later convicted in the ComEd 4 case. Folo of joint @chicagotribune.com/@injusticewatch.org by David Jackson & @adquig.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/c...
In late 2023, @govpritzker.illinois.gov pulled the plug over environmental concerns on building a migrant tent encampment in Chicago but also said the state won't have to pay for the work. New state budget says state paying $1.3M
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State agrees to pay $1.3M for never-built migrant tent encampment despite Gov. JB Pritzker’s assurances
Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has agreed to pay GardaWorld even though the governor said the company would absorb the costs of Chicago encampment construction.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In late 2023, @govpritzker.illinois.gov pulled the plug over environmental concerns on building a migrant tent encampment in Chicago but also said the state won't have to pay for the work. New state budget says state paying $1.3M
@petrellareports.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/10/s...
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U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, in office since 2023, moved his district office to the first floor of a building on East 35th Street near Bronzeville owned by developer Elzie Higginbottom, a longtime Chicago political insider. Here's why that's potentially problematic. A 🧵1/10
May 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, in office since 2023, moved his district office to the first floor of a building on East 35th Street near Bronzeville owned by developer Elzie Higginbottom, a longtime Chicago political insider. Here's why that's potentially problematic. A 🧵1/10
@katmabu.bsky.social is running for 9th dist in IL to replace
@schakowsky.house.gov. But many with more local connections will soon join the race. A look at the burgeoning campaign and new details about Kat from @olivia0.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/9...
@schakowsky.house.gov. But many with more local connections will soon join the race. A look at the burgeoning campaign and new details about Kat from @olivia0.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/9...
Democratic digital creator likely facing field of local politicians to succeed US Rep. Jan Schakowsky
In 9th Congressional District race, digital creator Kat Abughazaleh has an unconventional campaign but is already facing more traditional, grassroots candidates.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
@katmabu.bsky.social is running for 9th dist in IL to replace
@schakowsky.house.gov. But many with more local connections will soon join the race. A look at the burgeoning campaign and new details about Kat from @olivia0.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/9...
@schakowsky.house.gov. But many with more local connections will soon join the race. A look at the burgeoning campaign and new details about Kat from @olivia0.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/9...
The Democrat-led Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday said Republicans waited too long to contest the 2021 redrawing of legislative districts that has maintained Democratic majorities in the state House and Senate. From @rick-pearson.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/09/d...
Democratic-led Illinois Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to legislative maps that kept Democrats in control
Democratic majority on Illinois Supreme Court said Republicans waited too long to argue 2021 redrawing was unconstitutional political gerrymandering.
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April 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Democrat-led Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday said Republicans waited too long to contest the 2021 redrawing of legislative districts that has maintained Democratic majorities in the state House and Senate. From @rick-pearson.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/09/d...
In a flurry of contracts inked a decade ago, some of Illinois’ most powerful political figures declared it was time to fix their obsolete and expensive computer systems. Here's the story about how none of those ideas went according to plan. 1/8 🧵
April 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In a flurry of contracts inked a decade ago, some of Illinois’ most powerful political figures declared it was time to fix their obsolete and expensive computer systems. Here's the story about how none of those ideas went according to plan. 1/8 🧵
As Final 4 wknd arrives, @stacystclair.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social of @propublica.org take a deep look at U of I's NIL deals and how the U has shrugged off a state law requiring greater disclosure of the money athletes are making off those deals. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/04/i...
In a big-money era, University of Illinois shrugs off rules on athletes’ NIL deals
Illinois’ flagship university says rules requiring student-athletes to disclose NIL deals aren’t relevant In the wild west of today’s college sports.
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April 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As Final 4 wknd arrives, @stacystclair.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social of @propublica.org take a deep look at U of I's NIL deals and how the U has shrugged off a state law requiring greater disclosure of the money athletes are making off those deals. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/04/i...
In the first big race since Trump won in Nov, the Wisco Sup Ct election on April 1 has drawn support from billionaires on both sides — Elon Musk to @jbpritzker.bsky.social. Abortion a key issue. By @petrellareports.bsky.social and @angieleventis.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/23/w...
Elon Musk and Gov. JB Pritzker among billionaires spending in pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion is among the key issues in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race that becomes the most expensive state judicial race in the nation.
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March 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In the first big race since Trump won in Nov, the Wisco Sup Ct election on April 1 has drawn support from billionaires on both sides — Elon Musk to @jbpritzker.bsky.social. Abortion a key issue. By @petrellareports.bsky.social and @angieleventis.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/23/w...
Remember Richard Irvin, the Aurora mayor who tried to become IL gov? Well @jbpritzker.bsky.social does. And his
@illinoisdems.bsky.social are spending $ to get Irvin out of the mayor's office. By @petrellareports.bsky.social and @r-christian-smith.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/21/r...
@illinoisdems.bsky.social are spending $ to get Irvin out of the mayor's office. By @petrellareports.bsky.social and @r-christian-smith.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/21/r...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s Illinois Democratic Party targets Richard Irvin as he seeks third term as Aurora mayor
Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a GOP governor candidate in 2022, is facing reelection opposition from Illinois Democrats led by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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March 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Remember Richard Irvin, the Aurora mayor who tried to become IL gov? Well @jbpritzker.bsky.social does. And his
@illinoisdems.bsky.social are spending $ to get Irvin out of the mayor's office. By @petrellareports.bsky.social and @r-christian-smith.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/21/r...
@illinoisdems.bsky.social are spending $ to get Irvin out of the mayor's office. By @petrellareports.bsky.social and @r-christian-smith.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/21/r...
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Phones in classrooms, what do you think? Enjoyed working with @mollymorrow.bsky.social on this.
This proposal revives a decades-old debate on cellphones in schools. While some worry about security, others see phones as a major source of distraction.
@addisonwright.bsky.social and @mollymorrow.bsky.social have the story: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/g...
@addisonwright.bsky.social and @mollymorrow.bsky.social have the story: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/g...
Gov. JB Pritzker wants phones out of the classroom. Not everyone agrees.
Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing a measure to take phones out of classrooms, but some argue that they serve a purpose.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Phones in classrooms, what do you think? Enjoyed working with @mollymorrow.bsky.social on this.
Springfield schools made a major change last year, enforcing a strict phone policy to combat distractions in the classroom. Teachers like Jill Friday saw a huge improvement in student engagement after the district required phones to be off and put away during class.
March 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Springfield schools made a major change last year, enforcing a strict phone policy to combat distractions in the classroom. Teachers like Jill Friday saw a huge improvement in student engagement after the district required phones to be off and put away during class.